Class 46 Graduates from Wisconsin National Guard Challenge Academy

Thursday, June 17th, 2021 -- 1:01 PM

Seventy-nine cadets graduated as Class 46 from the Wisconsin National Guard Challenge Academy in a ceremony at Fort McCoy, Wis., June 5.

The Challenge Academy re-shapes the lives of at-risk 16-to-18-year-olds by using a structured, military-style environment and state-certified teachers and counselors to build cadets’ academic abilities, character, self-confidence, and personal discipline.

After graduating from the 22-week residential phase of academy training, cadets are paired with hometown mentors who offer guidance and encouragement in pursuing their new direction in life.

As they graduated, Cadet Robert Savage of Tomah, Wis., the distinguished honor graduate for Class 46, reminded his fellow cadets of where they were when they started and what they have overcome.

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